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Your Connection to traditional and contemporary World Music, including folk, roots, global music, ethno and crosscultural fusions
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Author: Angel Romero

Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
Events

The 26th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Angel Romero June 15, 2003

Vancouver, Canada – The Vancouver Folk Music Festival heads back to Jericho Beach Park for its 26th annual celebration of music, song and dance with…

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The Jerusalem Festival – Songs of Freedom

Angel Romero June 15, 2003

East Jerusalem – The Jerusalem Festival – Songs of Freedom 2003, organized by Yabous Productions will take place throughout the period of 20th–29th of July…

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Tour Announcements

Sierra Maestra Summer Tour Dates

Angel Romero June 14, 2003

San Francisco, USA – One of Cuba’s most legendary bands, Sierra Maestra, will be touring the United States and Canada this summer for the first…

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Obituaries

Brazilian Samba Fusion Pioneer Itamar Assumpção Died June 11

Angel Romero June 13, 2003

São Paulo, Brazil – World music fans are mourning the loss of Itamar Assumpção, who lost his battle with intestinal cancer on Wednesday, June 11,…

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New Films

Biographical Film on Polo Montáñez Planned

Angel Romero June 13, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Pinar del Río, Cuba – “Desde Abajo” (From Below) will be the title of the biographical documentary on the late Cuban…

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General News

Sur Caribe Attracts Young Cuban Audiences

Angel Romero June 13, 2003

(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The Havana Music House (Casa de la Musica) was once again a full house. This time, the attraction…

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Tribute to Outstanding Cuban Percussionists

Angel Romero June 12, 2003

(Prena Latina -Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Students from different music schools paid tribute to Cuban percussionists Tata Güines (Aristides Soto), Jose Luis Quintana (Changuito), Enrique…

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New Books

New Book with Paco de Lucía Sheet Music

Angel Romero June 12, 2003 flamenco guitarPaco de Lucia

Book and CD publisher Ventilador Music has published this month a book with sheet music by legendary Flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía. Titled Libro de…

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Album reviews

CD Review: Hedningarna 1989-2003

Angel Romero June 12, 2003

Hedningarna Hedningarna 1989-2003 (Northside, 2003) Hedningarna’s newest release on NorthSide promises to take listeners back in time, far back in time, when some of our…

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Festival Ethnoambient Salona 2003, Croatia

Angel Romero June 11, 2003

Croatia – The annual Festival Ethnoambient Salona 2003 will take place in Salona (Croatia), August 1-3, 2003. The following artists are scheduled this year: Lo…

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